propulsar
to propel
verb proh-pool-SAHR Rare
Origin: From Latin propulsare, frequentative of propellere.
Also means
to drive forward
Usage Note
Propulsar is used both literally (a rocket propelling a craft) and figuratively (initiatives that propulsan growth or change). The related noun is propulsión and the agent noun is propulsor. It is more formal than impulsar.
Examples
"El motor propulsa el cohete al espacio."
Natural Translation
The engine propels the rocket into space.
Related Words
Explore Spanish by topic
SpanishNow
6 min read